The Official Bootleg thread - Page 68

rickwj324 · 04-13-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

Those bootleg movie star turtles look like Sh!t. Once the bootleg manufacturers saw that the custom Neca turtles were getting $300+ per set, they began making a bunch of knock offs with sloppy paint and color bandannas. Now that custom movie figs had been making buck on eBay, they are now making these. I almost want to buy a set just to laugh at how derpy they are.

To each his own I guess... I personally think they are a great deal. I've got them in hand and think they are pretty nice bootlegs. Of course the paint apps need some tweaking. Heck, I've seen actual production figures from many toylines that have weird paint apps, especially with the eyes.

Are these perfect? Heck no! Are they worth the price? Every penny!! Bootleg figures aren't for everyone and normally I'd say not to support them. But these are a great way of getting the movie figures from long ago without having to spend an arm and a leg for the originals on ebay. These are especially a good deal for those that customize or like to paint figures (which I am one of).

Rick

psychturtle · 04-13-2014, 12:19 PM

I dunno, I customize the original movie turtles and have no problem getting them for $16-$20 per turtle including the belt and weapon. In terms of painting, the rubber of the originals take paint SO much better than hard plastic.

But for that price, I'm sure they make it worth it. They just look derpy to me. Lol The bootleg NECA turtles look much closer to the originals than these look in comparison to the vintage movie turtles.

rickwj324 · 04-13-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

I dunno, I customize the original movie turtles and have no problem getting them for $16-$20 per turtle including the belt and weapon. In terms of painting, the rubber of the originals take paint SO much better than hard plastic.

But for that price, I'm sure they make it worth it. They just look derpy to me. Lol The bootleg NECA turtles look much closer to the originals than these look in comparison to the vintage movie turtles.

I totally agree that the originals are better quality for sure. These figures break down to just over $3 each so I definitely think they are a great deal. I'm going to order at least 3-4 more sets of them soon. I just didn't want to buy that many upfront until I actually saw them first. I love customizing stuff like this. My 5 year old also wants a set of them.

And yes..those NECA knockoffs are awesome! I love my set of those!! That's one set of knockoffs I've bought that I don't own the originals to. If they weren't so expensive on the secondary market I'd snag a set, but for the price the NECA boots are an absolute steal!!

And btw... I looked at some of your customs.... GREAT WORK!!! Really top-notch stuff. It's funny, I was actually "watching" an auction on ebay for a custom Mikey and just realized it's yours!!

**And upon looking at your other auctions, I just realized you have the auction with the NECA turtle statue on the base (with guitar). I was the one that emailed you a few days ago asking if that was included in the auction!! Haha...small world!! Please give me details on that statue!! I've never seen it before.

Rick

Spidergreg · 04-14-2014, 04:27 AM

Random Question...
Why are there no Scratch bootlegs?

rickwj324 · 04-14-2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Random Question...
Why are there no Scratch bootlegs?

I've wondered that myself! Would be nice to have a quality boot of him at an affordable price.

darthwahl56 · 04-15-2014, 03:28 AM

I must get a set.

Spidergreg · 04-15-2014, 03:47 AM

I am winning a set.... You guys please don't outbid me.

rickwj324 · 04-15-2014, 06:19 AM

Tomorrow I am off work and will spend a little time with the new bootlegs, taking pics and reviewing them a bit. Hopefully I'll have them posted by tomorrow night.

*tmntman* · 04-15-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Random Question...
Why are there no Scratch bootlegs?

I would assume that bootleggers choose which items to remake based on what molds they have access to, not what would be in demand with the small segment of people who are TMNT toy fans. As fans, we are fortunate that someone was able to start making bootlegs of the NECA figures since demand for those figures was so high. But I suspect that may have more to do with NECA not being concerned with retaining the molds since they were not going to have the license to produce them any more than it had to do with bootleggers seeking to create those figures specifically.

Spidergreg · 04-15-2014, 09:15 PM

Okay, which of you outbidded me?
Damn you!!!

http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/291122403...84.m1426.l2649

But i bumped the price up to $20, well above what it costs... he ain't getting it cheap.

CowabungaMikey · 04-16-2014, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Okay, which of you outbidded me?
Damn you!!!

http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/291122403...84.m1426.l2649

But i bumped the price up to $20, well above what it costs... he ain't getting it cheap.

Winning bid:US $21.00

Spidergreg · 04-16-2014, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CowabungaMikey

Winning bid:US $21.00

I outbid his 20 with 20.50 then he waited till the last second to bid 21.

darthwahl56 · 04-16-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

I outbid his 20 with 20.50 then he waited till the last second to bid 21.

I got a set for 21.99 plus 8.99 shipping no challengers. These will be interesting to see.

Spidergreg · 04-16-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darthwahl56

I got a set for 21.99 plus 8.99 shipping no challengers. These will be interesting to see.

You could get it for 17, free shipping if u went the aliexpress route. no competitors too since it's a wholesale.

rickwj324 · 04-16-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

You could get it for 17, free shipping if u went the aliexpress route. no competitors too since it's a wholesale.

Yep..there's lots of sellers with this for around 20 bucks shipped to the USA. I paid just over 20, but I chose a seller that I've had good dealings with previously.

Sorry all..I was going to post a review today with pics, but time ran out for me. I'm going to try my best to get them up tomorrow sometime.

See you guys tomorrow! Rick

Rukitron · 04-16-2014, 07:54 PM

Can't wait to see a review. How long did it take for them to ship?
These are kinda tempting.

Spidergreg · 04-16-2014, 08:21 PM

Can anyone tell me what that Splinter is based off of? 'cos i searched for movie star splinter and the bootlegged one looks nothing like it.

I might consider selling the splinter and foot soldier after i get a set.

Spidergreg · 04-16-2014, 10:38 PM

If anyone is still interested, feel free to outbid this guy

http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/301155062...84.m1426.l2649

CowabungaMikey · 04-17-2014, 12:49 AM

Why don't you guys just buy them on Aliexpress?

Rukitron · 04-17-2014, 01:14 AM

I probably would, it's the same seller.

04-17-2014, 12:49 AM	#1359
CowabungaMikey Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 661	Why don't you guys just buy them on Aliexpress? __________________ Cowabunga says it all!

04-13-2014, 12:19 PM	#1342
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I dunno, I customize the original movie turtles and have no problem getting them for $16-$20 per turtle including the belt and weapon. In terms of painting, the rubber of the originals take paint SO much better than hard plastic. But for that price, I'm sure they make it worth it. They just look derpy to me. Lol The bootleg NECA turtles look much closer to the originals than these look in comparison to the vintage movie turtles.

04-14-2014, 04:27 AM	#1344
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	Random Question... Why are there no Scratch bootlegs?

04-15-2014, 03:28 AM	#1346
darthwahl56 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: I live in a Sewer. Posts: 1,119	I must get a set.

04-15-2014, 03:47 AM	#1347
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	I am winning a set.... You guys please don't outbid me.

04-15-2014, 06:19 AM	#1348
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,019	Tomorrow I am off work and will spend a little time with the new bootlegs, taking pics and reviewing them a bit. Hopefully I'll have them posted by tomorrow night.

04-15-2014, 09:15 PM	#1350
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	Okay, which of you outbidded me? Damn you!!! http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/291122403...84.m1426.l2649 But i bumped the price up to $20, well above what it costs... he ain't getting it cheap.

04-16-2014, 07:54 PM	#1356
Rukitron Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 701	Can't wait to see a review. How long did it take for them to ship? These are kinda tempting.

04-16-2014, 08:21 PM	#1357
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	Can anyone tell me what that Splinter is based off of? 'cos i searched for movie star splinter and the bootlegged one looks nothing like it. I might consider selling the splinter and foot soldier after i get a set.

04-16-2014, 10:38 PM	#1358
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	If anyone is still interested, feel free to outbid this guy http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/301155062...84.m1426.l2649

04-17-2014, 01:14 AM	#1360
Rukitron Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 701	I probably would, it's the same seller.